First-grader Sydney Pahl of Savage masters ’50s dance moves Tuesday during a sock hop for WestWood Elementary School’s celebration of the 50th day of school. Students dressed in 1950s styles and pictures of Elvis decorated the hallways. (Photo by Joanna Miller)

Seventh-grader Jake Noterman of Prior Lake prepares race cars in industrial technology class Tuesday at Twin Oaks Middle School. The students crafted carbon cars from a block of wood to meet specifications set by teacher Rick Steinhoff. Students were graded on their cars’ appearance and speed. (Photo by Joanna Miller)

Students at St. Michael's School in Prior Lake mixed things up on Nov. 13 for national "Mix it Up at Lunch Day." Above, they also mixed groups of kindergarten to eighth-grade students to create school spirit posters. "We have found that participating in Mix It Up Lunch Day is a great way to bring down walls that may exist within a school and get kids to interact and spend time with other students they might otherwise not get to know," said Principal Patrick Fox. (Photo by Joanna Miller)

Four-year-old Simon Lemley of Prior Lake selects a prize with help from Vikings Cheerleading captain Sarah. Simon won at B-I-N-G-O during the Circle of Friends Preschool family fun night Monday at Edgewood School in Prior Lake. (Photo by Joanna Miller)

From left, Prior Lake High School seniors Rebecca Dymit, Robert Gorycki and Brenna Miland, all of Prior Lake, and Colleen Mooney of Savage were inducted into the National Honor Society on Monday night. The Prior Lake High School National Honor Society inducted 36 new members during the ceremony. (Photo by Shawn Hogendorf)